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Portland Mom Kills Intruder Who Snuck Into Kid's Bedroom: Police

The mom is cooperating with the investigation and was not arrested, authorities said

A mother fatally shot an intruder she discovered in one of her children's bedrooms, according to police.

Officials said the 33-year-old woman had returned home with her kids — ages 5 and 10 — when she encountered the man and opened fire on Sunday. Police said the man was a stranger, NBC affiliate KGW reported.

The mom is cooperating with the investigation and was not arrested, authorities said.

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